Each year, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the top colleges in the United States, and this year, several Charleston schools stood out among the best in the 13-state South region. The Citadel distinguished itself as the No. 1 public university in the South and...

With retirement right around the corner, a lot of folks plan to continue working in some capacity. Whether your IRA took a hit in the economic downturn and you’re looking for ways to fund the lifestyle you had planned for or you’ve always wanted to try...

Have you been watching Charleston-area real estate activity lately? It’s been a bit like watching a favorite sports team on a winning streak. Granted, there are never any guarantees, but watching the “recovery” of Charleston’s real estate...

Despite a jump in South Carolina’s — and Charleston’s — unemployment numbers for May 2012, there really has been more good news than bad, with quite a few businesses announcing plans to call the Charleston area home, strong real estate numbers out last...

Second homes are classified as either vacation homes or investment properties depending on whether you purchase them solely for personal use or intend to employ them as a source of rental income. Oftentimes, a second home can become both a source of income and a...

The Resort and Second Home Symposium is scheduled to take place on Kiawah Island next week (Sunday, March 18–Tuesday, March 20). The three-day event is sponsored by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in partnership with the Charleston Trident Association of...